Savy King is cleared to return to Angel City FC after recovering from life-threatening cardiac surgery, marking her comeback from a rare congenital heart condition that nearly ended her NWSL career. The defender, who suffered a cardiac event during a May 2025 match, underwent open-heart surgery and has now been removed from the season-ending injury list. King, who was traded to Los Angeles in February 2025, signed a contract extension through 2028 and will be available for preseason matches starting March 15th.

She expressed profound gratitude for her medical team, stating 'I feel more ready than ever' and emphasizing her focus on mental recovery alongside physical healing. King's journey includes founding a nonprofit for heart health advocacy and launching a league-wide CPR training initiative, making the NWSL the first professional sports league to train all players, coaches, and staff in life-saving techniques. Her return represents not just personal triumph but a significant moment for women's soccer's health awareness movement.